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TM / RM-6740GE Progressive Scan Cameras
O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l
10086
Rev. D
I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s

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  • Page 1 TM / RM-6740GE Progressive Scan Cameras O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l 10086 Rev. D I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s...
  • Page 3 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI PULNiX, Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI PULNiX, Inc. makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 RM-6740GE / RMC-6740GE Supplement This applies to cameras in this manual that are RoHS compliant,which are noted by RM or RMC. The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “. The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.4 Features..........8 3 Configuring the TM-6740GE Camera ....10 3.1 Setup .
  • Page 6 6 Hardware Introduction ......29 6.1 Product Description ........29 6.2 Features.
  • Page 7 10.1 Specifications ......... 64 10.1.1 TM-6740GE Physical Dimensions ......65...
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  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    TM-6740GE Command List ........
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  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    FIGURE 6. TM-6740GE Back Panel Connectors ....... . . 6 FIGURE 7.
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  • Page 13: Software Introduction

    Software Introduction 1.1 Scope of the Document This manual describes how to access and use features specific to JAI PULNiX's Gigabit Ethernet camera, the TM-6740GE. The camera’s different operation modes are described in the hardware section of this manual, which begins on page 29.

  • Page 14: Software Installation

    Communication with a GigE camera is completely transparent to the user, so if you are used to working with Camera Link® or the JAI Cam2Net adapter, you will find it very easy to migrate. The TM-6740GE camera has internal frame memory, which sends only the actual image data via the Gigabit Ethernet interface.

  • Page 15: Figure 1. Scanning For Drivers

    For information on other network card installs click “Start”-->”JAI A.S”-->”Cam2Net”-->”Docu- mentation”-->”Cam2Net IP Device Drivers”. An Acrobat file has instruction to help guide you through the proper install. Go to “Start” --> “Programs” --> “JAI AS” --> “Cam2Net” --> “Launch Coyote application” to launch the camera control tool. TM-6740GE Software...

  • Page 16: Uninstalling The Software

    Software Introduction 1.4.3 Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the JAI PULNiX GigE camera-control software from the control panel, use the following steps: Open “Add or Remove Programs” in the control panel. Select “JAI Cam2Net” from the lists of the installed software.

  • Page 17: Figure 5. Select Camera Window

    “Use 3 x 3 Bayer Interpolation” in the “Conversion Options” panel. More information on color interpolation and the color filter array (CFA) can be found in Section 8.2 beginning on page 38 of this manual. TM-6740GE Software...

  • Page 18: Connectors

    The camera has two sockets, as shown in Figure 6 below: • 12-pin Hirose for power, trigger, RS-232 communication and TTL I/O. • RJ-45 for Gigabit Ethernet. TM-6740GE Back Panel Connectors FIGURE 6. GigE POWER These connectors are described in Section 2.1 and Section 2.2 below.

  • Page 19: Ethernet

    A 4:3 ratio imager format with uniform square pixels provides superior image definition in any orientation. On-chip micro lenses provide increased sensitivity. The TM-6740GE has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set at externally selectable look-up table (LUT) knee slopes to convert 10-bit input to 8-bit output, thereby optimizing the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output signal range.

  • Page 20: Features

    • Miniature size and light weight The TM-6740GE is a member of the AccuPiXEL family, which uses a modular design. This means that the electronics in the camera are arranged in a modular format, giving it flexibility. In addition, the use of miniature solid-state components results in a compact, lightweight camera that is 50.8mm x 50.8mm x 81.5mm in dimensions, and weighs 155 grams.
  • Page 21 Page 9 Connectors • Output The TM-6740GE has a dual tap 10-bit/8-bit internal data stream that is serialized and transmitted over the Gigabit Ethernet interface. The analog output is 714 mVp-p composite video (75 ohms) on all models. • Auto gain balancing The TM-6740GE has a dual-tap output with auto gain balancing.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Tm-6740Ge Camera

    (8128 bytes) as shown in Figure 7. However, if you are connecting the TM-6740GE to your PC through a network switch, then you need to know the maximum packet size the network switch supports. Typically, if your switch supports jumbo packets, then you should keep the packet size to 8128 bytes.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Camera

    Figure 11 on the next page. 3.2 Configuring the Camera To configure the TM-6740GE camera use the integrated GigE camera software that is part of the Cam2Net camera interface application. You can also use the AccuPiXEL GigE control tool, but that will not update any internal grabber settings.

  • Page 24: Figure 11. Integrated Gige Camera Software

    Page 12 Configuring the TM-6740GE Camera Integrated GigE Camera Software FIGURE 11. To select the output pixel depth (8 or 10 bit), use the “Pixel type” setting on the “Image Settings” tab. TM-6740GE Software...

  • Page 25: Gui Features

    Page 13 Configuring the TM-6740GE Camera 3.2.1 GUI Features You can control the following camera functions using the integrated camera software. • Shutter Speed and Mode • Scan Mode • Gain Control • Offset Voltage • Memory Pages • Auto Balancing Enable/Disable •...

  • Page 26: Exposure Control

    Page 14 Configuring the TM-6740GE Camera Advanced Configuration - Port Communication FIGURE 12. 3.4.2 Exposure Control In Exposure Control, under the GigE Camera software tab, shown in Figure 13, you can specify the shutter mode and set the shutter speed and direct shutter values.

  • Page 27: Scan And Binning Modes

    3.4.3 Scan and Binning Modes The TM-6740GE camera has four scan modes and eight binning modes for each scan mode. The partial scan area and binning pull-down menu allow you to select the different scan and binning modes Scan Modes.

  • Page 28: Gain Settings

    Page 16 Configuring the TM-6740GE Camera 3.4.4 Gain Settings 3.4.4 (a) Gain The Gain Settings control box allows you to change the Gain value from 5.98dB to 21.96dB. To change the value, move the slider or enter the value directly into the text box.

  • Page 29: Look-Up Table

    1. Page 0 is password-protected and you cannot write to it. If you find that you do need to write to page 0, contact JAI PULNiX for password access. Note: configurations such as grabber settings, pulse generator, GPIO, and image setting must be saved into the XML file.

  • Page 30: Free-Running Mode

    Page 18 Configuring the TM-6740GE Camera 3.4.8 Free-Running Mode The camera must be in “Manual Shutter” or “Direct Shutter” mode. In the example below, there is no partial scan. Connect to the camera. Under the “Device Features” tab, set the GPIO look-up table to Q5=1.

  • Page 31: Main Menu: "Option

    Page 19 Configuring the TM-6740GE Camera Once white balance has been calculated, click Apply Results to apply white balance. You can also assign custom gain and offset values to the R, G, and B channels. If you choose to assign custom values, click Apply Results.

  • Page 32: Signal Handling

    For normal exposure operation, the INTEG signal must be high. In the GPIO lookup table language: Q5=1. When it is low, the CCD readout is inhibited. To use the Integration Control, set Q5=I3 in the GPIO lookup table. TM-6740GE Software...

  • Page 33: Gpio Control Block

    VD and HD (I1 and I2). It is also possible to select which signal source to lead to the GPIO inputs. This is done in the GPIO look-up table page as shown in Figure 21 below. TM-6740GE Software...

  • Page 34: Gpio Label Table

    GPIO Configuration Page FIGURE 21. Q0 = I4 The GPIO Function-Select Page FIGURE 22. 4.3 GPIO Label Table Table 2 below shows which GPIO inputs carry the different signals. The top line for each label contains the default signal. TM-6740GE Software...

  • Page 35: Table 2. Gpio Look-Up Table Input Labels

    Pulse Generator 1 gets its trigger here pulse_trig0 Pulse Generator 0 gets its trigger here pulse_trig3 Pulse Generator 3 gets its trigger here pulse_trig2 Pulse Generator 2 gets its trigger here TRIG Trigger for camera’s internal frame grabber RESV Reserved TM-6740GE Software...

  • Page 36: Pulse Generators

    Signal Handling 4.4 Pulse Generators The TM-6740GE camera has four independently programmable pulse generators. These generators can run as either periodic or triggered. If you choose to run the pulse generators as triggered, they can be triggered on either levels or signal edges. These generators can be tied to the camera inputs (camera- control lines).

  • Page 37: Gige Series Camera Serial Commands

    Start character is always “:” and the End character is always <CR> (return). For example, to set Asynchronous Pulse Width Mode, send the command :SA9<CR> to the camera. The following table contains serial commands that can be used to control the camera. TM-6740GE Command List TABLE 4. Command...
  • Page 38 Page 26 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands TM-6740GE Command List (Continued) TABLE 4. Command End of Command Ack Response Description Parameters Command Lookup Table :GM45 <cr> :o<cr> Set gamma (.45) table :LINR <cr> :o<cr> Set linear table :KNEE= X1Y1X2Y2 <cr>...

  • Page 39: Table 5. 18 Bytes Status Report

    Function Flag 2 Bit 7 LUTSIGN 0=Positive LUT; 1=Negative LUT Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 LUTTABLE2 “000”=Linear LUT Bit 1 LUTTABLE1 “001”=Gamma.45 LUT Bit 0 LUTTABLE0 “010”=Two Knee Table Byte 12 Function Flag 3 TM-6740GE Software...
  • Page 40 (X2, Y2 = H’00 - H’FF) Byte 16 Byte 17 Reserved Byte 18 Reserved Byte 19 Reserved Byte 20 Reserved Byte 21, 22 Direct Shutter H’000 - H’819 Byte 23, 24 Reserved Total line number H’040 - H’1F3 TM-6740GE Software...

  • Page 41: Hardware Introduction

    A 4:3 ratio imager format with uniform square pixels provides superior image definition in any orientation. On-chip micro lenses provide increased sensitivity. The TM-6740GE has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set at externally selectable look-up table (LUT) knee slopes to convert 10-bit input to 8-bit output, thereby optimizing the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output signal range.

  • Page 42: Features

    • Miniature size and light weight The printed circuit boards in the TM-6740GE have been arranged to create modular electronics, giving the camera flexibility. In addition, the use of miniature solid-state components results in a compact, lightweight camera that is 50.8mm x 50.8mm x 81.5mm in dimensions, and weighs only 155 grams.
  • Page 43 The TM-6740GE has a 10-bit/8-bit Gigabit Ethernet output. The analog output is 714 mVp-p composite video (75 ohms) on all models. • Dual-channel auto black level balancing and semi-auto gain balancing The TM-6740GE, as a dual-tap output camera, has auto black level balancing and semi-auto gain balancing functions. • Integration The TM-6740GE is capable of capturing high-resolution integration images.

  • Page 44: Installation

    7.2.1 Heat Dissipation The TM-6740GE is a compact 640 by 480 camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a compact package, the outer case of the camera can become hot due to heat dissipation. For optimal performance, JAI PULNiX recommends using a cooling fan to set up a positive air flow around the camera and following the precautions below.

  • Page 45: Connector Pin Configurations

    7.2.2 (a) 12-Pin Connector The TM-6740GE has a 12-pin Hirose connector for power input and signal integration. Pin #1 is Ground and pin #2 is +12V DC. The pin-out table is shown in Figure 24. FIGURE 24. 12-Pin Connector Pinouts Pin #1 is Ground and pin #2 is +12V DC.

  • Page 46: Power Supplies And Power Cable Setup

    7.2.3 (b) JAI PULNiX Power Cables If you are using JAI PULNiX power cables such as the 12P-02S, refer Figure 26which shows the cable pin-out diagram and pin-outs. The color-coded leads use Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V. TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 47: Attaching The Camera Lens

    Plug the power cord into the 100V AC socket. This powers up the camera. 7.2.4 Attaching the Camera Lens The TM-6740GE camera accepts 1/3" or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount lens to the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats on the mounting ring.

  • Page 48: Adjustable Back-Focus

    Back-Focus Set-Screw Locations Loosen the three 2mm screws around the perimeter of the C-mount lens collar (two 2mm screws for a CS-mount) to adjust the back focus. Unless you absolutely must, do not attempt to adjust this focus. TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 49: Operation

    Like a non-interlace computer screen, it generates a stable, crisp image without alternating lines and provides full vertical TV resolution of 480 lines. Due to the TM-6740GE’s extremely high frame rate, however, it will not synchronize to most monitors.

  • Page 50: Figure 28. Full Progressive Scan Mode (A)

    Operation Full Progressive Scan Normal scanning mode for the TM-6740GE is 640 x 480 pixels. The standard speed with dual-channel output is 200 frame/sec at the pixel clock of 40 MHz. The progressive scan reads every line from top to bottom and all lines are exposed with a single electronic shutter.

  • Page 51: Table 7. Tm-6740Ge Scan Mode

    Page 39 Operation Binning Mode The TM-6740GE series has horizontal and vertical binning. By selection, the camera has 1x2, 1x4, 2x1, 2x2, 2x4, 4x1, 4x2, and 4x4 binning. Σ c·n-(c-i) (c=1,2,4; n=1,2,3,...) Σ r·n-(r-i) (r=1,2,4; n=1,2,3,...) Binning TM-6740GE Scan Mode TABLE 7.

  • Page 52: Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions)

    208.33 8.2 Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions) JAI PULNiX AccuPiXEL series color cameras are high-resolution, high-speed progressive scan CCD cameras. The interline transfer, progressive scan CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of images acquired at very high shutter speeds. The electronic shutter, which has speeds to 1/64,000 sec., can be reset asynchronously by external pulse control.

  • Page 53: Color Filter Array

    Operation 8.2.1 Color Filter Array JAI PULNiX AccuPiXEL cameras use Bayer CFA (color filter array) as their standard primary color filter. This filter provides the most popular color interpolation supported by numerous software suppliers. The digital format allows the camera to output accurate pixel data, including the color information.

  • Page 54: Starting Pixel Configuration

    R/G start or G/R start, as well as G/B start and B/G start. Once the correct scanning is configured, the rest of the interpolation will be exactly the same. Please contact JAI PULNiX for further information regarding CCD manufacturers. Example of Color CCD CFA Pattern FIGURE 30.

  • Page 55: Camera Functions

    Page 43 Operation Example of TM-6740GE in Default Mode. FIGURE 31. line Video 1st line Data line line line line line line line line line 80 pixels 1st line (RG line) Green Green Video data It is important to meet the exact starting pixel at the line, and the starting line in frame. If the starting pixel or line is shifted due to the image capture configuration, then the interpolation software can be adjusted for the correct starting point.

  • Page 56: Interpolation Software

    8.3 Electronic Shutter The TM-6740GE has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides a superb picture at various speeds without smearing. A built-in fixed shutter speed control selects the electronic shutter rate from 1/xx to 1/64,000.

  • Page 57: Integration

    8.4 Integration The CCD imager of the TM-6740GE can be exposed for longer than the normal scan timing of 1/200 sec. This integration feature provides extra sensitivity for dark-environment applications. The progressive scan imager permits a full frame of resolution in non-interlace format. Integration is achieved by controlling CC2 Camera Control line through the Gigabit Ethernet cable to low (GND) or providing pulse-width control up to 1 sec.

  • Page 58: Async No Shutter

    Vinit trigger starts the first exposure period within one line (1H = 10 sec.) and transfers the frame after a 43 sec. exposure. After the first transfer, a new full frame exposure period (5msec.) begins. Async No Shutter allows for strobe and back-to-back strobing (strobing both before the transfer gate and right after) applications. TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 59: Internal Shutter Speed Control

    HD and the internal VINIT is delayed to set up the shutter speed period. The shutter speed is controlled by communication software. Video output timing starts right after the internal VINIT and single shots, FDV is output at the internal VINIT timing. TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 60: External Vinit With Pulse Width (No-Delay Shutter) And Roi

    Vsync Analog Video Sync The TM-6740GE camera also has read-out-inhibit control (ROI) to control the vertical clock start (Async Shutter #9). When ROI is low, V-clock is stopped and the transferred charges remain in the vertical shift registers, which work like CCD memory. When the ROI is high, it clocks out the CCD data.

  • Page 61: Async Direct Shutter

    GigE camera acquisition software and sent serially through an Ethernet cable to the camera. The GUI interface that controls Async Direct Shutter exposure is illustrated in Figure 35 to the right. Figure 36. Async Direct Shutter TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 62: Dynamic Range Control

    The range is limited by the structure and the pixel size. The TM-6740GE uses a CCD with 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm pixel and two-phase vertical shift register structure. The well capacity is 20,000 electrons. The theoretical dynamic range is 20,000:30 = 666:1 (56 dB).

  • Page 63: Camera Timing Charts

    >> Line Video Timing Digital Video Analog Video >> Field Video Timing Digital Video Analog Video 2. External HD Locking & External VD Reset >> External HD Locking External HD Internal HD >> External VD Reset External VD Internal VD TM-6740GE Hardware...
  • Page 64 >> Async Normal Shutter (async shutter 1-8) & Async No-delay Shutter (async shutter 9) External Vinit ....Discharge Transfer Gate Strobe Analog Video ROI/Integration >> Read-Out Inhibit (ROI, async shutter 9) External Vinit ..Discharge Transfer Gate Strobe Analog Video ROI/Integration TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 65: Video Output

    .... Ch. B Video Data 2C-2 2C-4 8.9 Video Output Video Output (A to J) TABLE 9. Scan Mode Output Horizontal (Pixels) Digital Analog Scan Binning Digital Analog Area No binning 40Mhz 80Mhz 25ns 12.5ns TM-6740GE Hardware...
  • Page 66 Page 54 Operation 8.9 Video Output Video Output (A to J) (Continued) TABLE 9. Scan Mode Output Horizontal (Pixels) Digital Analog Scan Binning Digital Analog Area 20MHz 40MHz 50ns 25ns 10MHz 20MHz 100ns 50ns *. D, E=0 pixels. TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 67: Table 10. Video Output (K To T)

    Page 55 Operation Video Output (K to T) TABLE 10. Scan Mode Output Vertical (Pixels) Digital Analog Scan Binning Digital Analog Area † No binning 40Mhz 80Mhz 25ns 12.5ns 20MHz 40MHz 50ns 25ns TM-6740GE Hardware...
  • Page 68 Page 56 Operation Video Output (K to T) (Continued) TABLE 10. Scan Mode Output Vertical (Pixels) Digital Analog Scan Binning Digital Analog Area † 10MHz 20MHz 100ns 50ns *. N, O=0 pixels. †. Q=3 lines. TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 69: External Hd Locking And External Vd Reset

    TABLE 11. Scan Mode Horizontal External HD Locking Timing (Pixels) Pixel Scan Freq. Time Clock Binning Area (kHz) (μsec) No binning 40Mhz <20ns 25ns 92.6 10.8 92.6 10.8 208.3 208.3 20MHz <20ns 50ns 92.6 10.8 92.6 10.8 208.3 208.3 TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 70: Table 12. External Hd Locking (Ef To Ej)

    TABLE 12. Scan Mode Vertical Vertical VD Reset Timing (Lines) Pixel Scan Clock Freq. Time Binning Area (kHz) (μsec) 5000 1850 No binning 2000 1250 2500 1000 1000 40Mhz <2 25ns 1000 1000 2315 1404 1596 626.4 1602 3205 TM-6740GE Hardware...
  • Page 71 Scan Clock Freq. Time Binning Area (kHz) (μsec) 5000 1850 2000 1250 2500 1000 1000 20MHz <20ns 50ns 1000 1000 2315 1404 1596 626.4 1602 3205 1250 1000 10MHz <20ns 100ns 1000 2315 10.8 1596 10.8 1602 3205 TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 72: Asynchronous Reset

    16.0 s3=5 43.2 >aH >aH (s8) s4=12 43.2 s1-8: (s8) & +1 & < >1 & <2 s5=24 >1 line < aH aH(s8) + 16.0 s6=49 (s8) + 1 16.0 s7=99 46.4 s8=199 46.4 s9=PW 19.2 19.2 TM-6740GE Hardware...
  • Page 73 *. aJ < 1 sec (recommended value) aK = > 1 line †. s1-9 means async shutter 1-9. PW means pulse width of external vinit. ‡. aE = s1-8 < 1 line. s9 <125 nsec. aF = 500 nsec. TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    9.1 Problems and Solutions Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. Generally, problems can easily be solved by following these instructions. If the following remedies fail to offer a solution to your problems, please contact a JAI PULNiX representative. 9.1.1 Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

  • Page 75: Information And Support Resources

    9.2 Information and Support Resources For further information and support: Phone: (408) 383-0300 (800) 445-5444 Fax: (408) 383-0301 E-mail: imaging@jaipulnix.com Mail: JAI PULNiX, Inc. Sales Department 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 ATTN: Video Applications Web Site: www.jaipulnix.com TM-6740GE Hardware...

  • Page 76: Appendix

    Page 64 Appendix 10 Appendix 10.1 Specifications TM-6740GE Camera Specifications Table TABLE 14. Feature TM-6740GE Imager 1/3" progressive scan interline transfer CCD Active Area 4.74mm x 3.55mm Active Pixels 640 (H) x 480 (V) Cell Size 7.4µm x 7.4µm 640 (H) x 480 (V) @ 200 Hz (full image)

  • Page 77: Table 14. Tm-6740Ge Camera Specifications Table

    Page 65 Appendix TM-6740GE Camera Specifications Table TABLE 14. Feature TM-6740GE Optional Accessories Power Cable 12P-02S Power Supply PD-12UUP series (includes power connector) *. Refer to Section 7.2.1 on page 32 for information on camera heat dissipation. Image quality will degrade with increasing temperature.

  • Page 78: Figure 38. Spectral Response

    Page 66 Appendix 10.1.2 Spectral Response Spectral Response FIGURE 38. 0.35 0.25 0.15 0.05 1000 Wavelength (nm) TM-6740GE Hardware...
  • Page 80 I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s JAI PULNiX, Inc. Tel: 408 383 0300 625 River Oaks Pkwy. Tel: 800 445 4444 San Jose, CA 95134 Fax: 408 383 0301 Email: imaging@jaipulnix.com w w w .

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